Overview

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General Information

Much of the course content will be contextualized in manufacturing examples, and will often be problem based

  • The journal entries will relate to the career exploration topics and field trips

  • There will be a good deal of group work, culminating in a discipline specific problem and project

  • The weekly schedules may be altered


Program Objectives

  • To introduce students to the expectations of manufacturing coursework

  • To review and build the basic skills necessary to enter a manufacturing course competitively

  • To develop advanced study skills

  • To explore career opportunities in the manufacturing fields


Program Assessment

  • Class Participation 10%

  • Homework/Journal 40%

  • Portfolio 25%

  • Final Project


Topic Schedule

  • Week One – Fractions/Decimals

  • Week Two – Percentages/Ratios/Science Applications

  • Week Three – Algebra/Geometry

  • Week Four – Projects/Portfolios


Field Trips

  • AEP Industries (Alsip, IL)

  • Magnet-Schulz of America (Westmont, IL)

  • Tunnel and Reservoir Plan (TARP) Pumping Station (Hodgkins, IL)

Classroom Visits

  • WLD-111-001 Basic Arc/Gas Welding- Monday, July 7 at 9:30-10AM

  • AUT-112-001 Introduction Automotive Technology-Monday, July 14 at 10:30 -11AM

  • HAC-111-001 Introduction to Controls -Monday, July 21 at 9:30-10AM

  • HAC-140-001 Sheet Metal Hand Forming-Thursday, July 24 at 11:30-12PM


Student Portfolio

The student portfolio will contain the following:

  • Samples of applied study strategies (i.e., Concept Cards, Cornell Notes, Graphic Organizers, etc.) – 20%

  • Group Application Problem (from an applied problem from HVAC, Automotive, Welding) – 40%

  • Journal Entries – 40%


Final Project

The Final Project will be a Career/Academic Analysis that will include:

  • Career Inventory Results and Reflection Potential Course Study/Timeline (given current assessments) for a Chosen Career

  • Educational Finance Plan

  • Market Analysis


You are expected to demonstrate scholarship, leadership, and best conduct at all times. Conduct infractions are serious violations of campus policy.